In an introductory text suitable for computer and information science students with some programming background, Ricardo (Iona College) presents integrated database design. Topics covered include roles in the database environment, data warehouses, security, and ethical issues. Projects in which working databases are created illustrate theoretical concepts, models, and techniques. Appended material includes methods to organize data and database models. The volume is said to meet ACM-IEEE curriculum guidelines. Annotation c2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)